Coventry City have confirmed their interest in West Bromwich Albion's powerhouse centre-back Darren Moore, while fans' favourite Gary McSheffrey is set to be farmed out on loan once more.

The Sky Blues have been in contact with Hawthorns chiefs and were today waiting for an answer as to whether the Baggies will let the cult figure, nicknamed 'Big Dave', join Highfield Road.

"I have spoken to West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace twice this week and asked him if he will let Darren Moore out," McGinnity told supporters at last night's fans forum at their Freehold Street supporters' club.

"I know he is a player who Peter Reid would love to have at the club and Jeremy said he would speak to his manager and come back to me.

"Unfortunately I don't think they are speaking at the moment so he has not come back to me yet!"

McSheffrey is set to return to Luton Town - where he enjoyed a prolific spell last season - in a bid to get first-team football. But Reid insists he is still a big fan of the striker and will put him back in the team if he can rekindle his confidence and form.

"He might go out on loan and if he does well like when he went out to Luton last year then we will welcome him back," said the City boss.

"I know he's a fans' favourite and he's also a favourite of mine but if any player is not playing well then he won't get in the team.

"Gary came to me recently and said he was disappointed he had not played 90 minutes, and I don't mind that from a player because it shows they care. But I just think he is lacking a bit of confidence right now."

Fast-improving midfielder Stephen Hughes is set to be offered an extension to his one-year contract with the Sky Blues.

The summer signing from Charlton has impressed enough in the short time at the club that City are now planning to offer him a longer deal.

"Stephen has done very well since coming to the club and an extension to his contract has been spoken about," said McGinnity while Reid added: "I think there is more to come and I think he has got the chance of being what he once was - a top player again."

Calls from the floor for a testimonial for City stalwart Richard Shaw were met with a favourable response by the chairman, and supporters were told to forget about any big ideas about businessman Joe Dhinsa buying out the club.

"Joe Dhinsa has got more chance of taking over this club than I have of winning the lottery and I don't even buy a ticket, so please don't lose any sleep over it," he pleaded.